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Artist: Unknown
Mughal School, 18th Century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan
Located in Middletown, NY
Emperor Jahangir and Empress Nur Jahan exchanging lotus blossoms; a symbol of beauty, purity, honesty, rebirth, self-regeneration, and enlightenment....
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Neoclassical composition of a sculptor kneeling before his statue of the Madonna
Located in Middletown, NY
An allegory of loyalty, with the subject's dog pictured seated, holding his master's chisel in his mouth; fidelity personified. Italian School, 18th century Ink wash in gray and bl...
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Mid-18th Century Italian School Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Laid Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan & concubine
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on li...
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17th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a
Located in Middletown, NY
Emperor Jahangir depicted with his harem attendees aboard a pleasure cruise, the water filled with lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold ...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cre...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Set of 2 French antique dog paintings 19th Century watercolour dog paintings
Located in AIGNAN, FR
An authentic pair of watercolours featuring hunting dogs in their original frames, untouched since the 1880's. Very delightful and expertly drawn. The first, larger painting is of ...
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1880s Art Nouveau Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Dancing School
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

'Fish, Dove and Musical Instrument', Italian School (circa 1940s)
Located in London, GB
'Fish, Dove and Musical Instrument', gouache on paper, from the Italian School of artists (circa 1940s). Surely this very attractive piece was inspired by Georges Braque (1882-1963) ...
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1940s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Abstract Geometric Composition. Second half of the 20th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Abstract Geometric Composition Date: Second half of the 20th century Medium: Gouache on paper Dimensions: H 50 cm x W 65 cm approx. Description: Modular geometric structure with ove...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

A heron fishing – Edo School, 19th century
Located in Middletown, NY
Ink and watercolor on fibrous Japon paper laid down to period cream laid paper, 6 x 7 1/2 inches (155 x 190 mm). Minor toning and some insect damage on the mount, painting itself rem...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper

Rajput Ragamala miniature of woman with bell&rattle. Rajasthani School, 19th C.
Located in Middletown, NY
Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in gray ink, and the 1889 Jaipur State Council stamp in black ink, 13 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches (335 x 222 mm). Toning, handling creases and minor scattered surface soiling throughout. There are scattered coeval Hindi inscriptions in ink on the recto. "A ragamala, translated from Sanskrit as "garland of ragas," is a series of paintings depicting a range of musical melodies known as ragas. Its root word, raga, means color, mood, and delight, and the depiction of these moods was a favored subject in later Indian court paintings...
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19th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Figures - Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a modern artwork realized by in the Mid-20th century Charcoal. Good conditions 
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Mid-19th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Burgandy Dress With Green Cape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Beverley Peter Meyers (1949-2016) - 1983 Pastel, The Mountain Peak
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming pastel study depicting mountain peaks in an expressive style. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a wooden frame. Watermarked paper. On paper.
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20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

English School Late 19th Century Watercolour - Helianthus
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate watercolour illustration of yellow Helianthus, inscribed with famous quotes by American poets Bayard Taylor and James Russell Lowell. Presented in a beautiful gilt-effect ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Studies of the Galli Statue and of an Ignudo
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Florentine School, early 16th century Studies of the Galli Statue and of an Ignudo Pen and brown ink on laid paper 19.1 × 13 cm Executed c. 1510–1520 Unsigned This remarkable doub...
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16th Century Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Vintage Paris Fashion Drawing - Knit Overcoat, c. 1980
Located in Houston, TX
Charming ink and pencil fashion sketch of a long pink overcoat with clasp by Paris fashion house Création Corine Marie, circa 1980. Includes original fabric swatch and designer's sta...
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1980s Contemporary Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Fabric, Ink, Pencil

Valerie Thornton (1931-1991) - 20th Century Graphite Drawing, Mexican Facade
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.
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20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto
Located in Middletown, NY
Emperor Jahangir in his harem surrounded by lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (...
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17th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

EXPLOSION OF FLOWERS - Watercolor on paper signed Gibor, Italy 1970
Located in Napoli, IT
Watercolor on brightly colored paper, signed Gibor, with wooden frame mis.cm.h.65x56
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1970s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Oil Wells
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Flamenco Dancer with Fan
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning French ink drawing of flamenco dancer poised with fan extended, circa 1960. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sleeve...
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1960s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

'Historic English Chapel Interior, ' by Unknown, Watercolor Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed and matted 16" x 19" watercolor painting by an Unknown artist depicts an historic English chapel interior. The interior of the church features the large stained glass window pane...
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19th Century Realist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1920's French Charcoal Sketch of Seated Nude Lady The Artists Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Artists Model" French School, circa 1920's charcoal drawing on paper, unframed paper: 24.5 x 17.5 inches Condition report: The painting is in good and sound condition
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Hollyhocks and Roses in a Garden with Butterfly
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a beautiful and highly decorative watercolor painting, featuring a charming garden scene filled with pink and white hollyhocks alongside blooming roses. Nestled among the del...
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

19th Century Watercolour - Cattle by the Windmill
Located in Corsham, GB
This pastoral scene captures the rustic charm of a countryside landscape, with a weathered windmill as the focal point against a warm, hazy sky. The painting's composition skilfully ...
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

NYC Skyline Hand Colored Lithograph
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5186 NYC skyline lithograph
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1960s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Farmhouse by the Sea - Original Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Farmhouse by the Sea - Original Watercolor on Paper Tranquil landscape of a seaside farmhouse on the sand surrounded by coastal plants, in soft neutral watercolors. A distant ocean s...
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Continental School 18th Century Watercolour - Architectural Drawing
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolor Baroque architectural study. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame and wash line mount. On Laid paper.
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Early 18th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Ancient Persian Miniature: Men with Scimitar - Probably 18/19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 15 X 10 cm. This Persian Miniature scene of men with scimitar is a unique precious original painting on the front with handwriting...
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18th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Tempera

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees
Located in Middletown, NY
A joyful scene of lighthearted merriment in the palace of Jangahir Mahal Agra Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light weight cream laid paper, 8 1/4 x 6 inches (2...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

W. S. S. - 19th Century Watercolour, Farm by the Stream
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed with a monogram W. W. S. to the lower left. Well presented in a decorative gilt frame and wash line mount. On paper.
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Mid Century California Mission Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid century landscape of a historic California mission, highlighting its iconic architectural details such as a columned arches, white was...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache, Cardboard

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Framed Early 20th Century Watercolour - Traditional Geisha
Located in Corsham, GB
This early 20th century watercolour & gouache study depicts a beautiful Japanese Geisha wearing a luxurious silk kimono, adorned with delicate embroidery and hand-painting. Every par...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Samuel Standice Boden (1826-1896) - 1872 Watercolour, Fishing From the Bank
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated in the lower left. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

La Belle Dame - Pencil and Watercolor by Unknown French Artist 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
La Belle Dame is an original artwork realized in the 19th Century by a French artist. Original watercolor and pencil. Hand-signed on the lower left cor...
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19th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink

17th Century Old Master Drawing
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th Century Old Master Drawing Old master drawing with figure and putti Housed in a handsome contemporary wooden frame Drawing dimensions 4...
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17th Century Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite

Hurki Costume for an opera - Pencil and watercolor drawing by Taho - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Costume for an opera is an original artwork realized by Taho in the 1930s. Beautiful pencil and watercolor drawing on cardboard. Good conditions.
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1930s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Hawaiian Tropical Beach and Mountains - Watercolor on Paper 1960
Located in Soquel, CA
Hawaiian Tropical Beach and Mountains - Watercolor on Paper 1960 Idyllic watercolor of a tropical beach by unknown artist "Molale" (20th Century). The v...
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1960s Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan on a Tiger
Located in Middletown, NY
circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on brown laid paper, 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches (317 x 210 mm), with a floral-motif border painted in blue and gold, the full sheet. With extensive inscriptions in Persian written in black ink on the verso. In good condition with extraordinary color. We see Empress Nur Jahan making an offering to a sage in his hut, as Emperor Jahangir looks on from a tree stand. Nur Jahan was fond of hunting and often went on hunting tours with her husband and was known for her boldness in hunting ferocious tigers. She is reported to have slain four tigers with six bullets during one hunt. According to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan this feat, inspired a poet to declaim a spontaneous couplet in her honor: "Though Nur Jahan be in form a woman, In the ranks of men she...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on li...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

French school 18th Century, A mytholological scene with a couple, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
French school 18th Century, A mytholological scene with a couple, Pen and brown ink, brown ink wash on paper 11.5 x 11.5 cm, diameter of the main scene : 10,5 cm in a modern frame under glass : 33.5 x 33.5 cm This drawing by a particularly talented 18th-century artist - as yet unidentified - is notable for its mastery of pen and wash...
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1760s Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Late 19th Century Watercolour - Angler at the Farm
Located in Corsham, GB
This scene sets place on the land of a small farm in late summer. In the foreground an angler casts his line into the river running between the small farm house and the wheat field. ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Italian School, 17th Century - Study After The Frescoes Of Bernardino Lanino
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Italian School, 17th century Study after Bernardino Lanino’s Frescoes in Santa Caterina, Milan Red chalk on paper 297 x 186 mm Annotated on the verso: “Vani” (otherwise unsigned) ...
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17th Century Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk, Laid Paper

19th Century Watercolour, Street Musicians
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour sketch of two travelling street musicians in the style of the 18th century artist David Allan. Well presented in a simpl...
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Surrealist
Located in Houston, TX
French pen and ink surrealist drawing with female and avian elements, 1993. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a s...
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1990s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Pen

Shah Jahan taking tea with a concubine. Rajasthani School, 19th century
Located in Middletown, NY
Ink and gouache with gold heightening on brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in black ink, 13 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches (340 x 222 mm). Toning, handling creases and minor sca...
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19th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Fine Late 19th Century Watercolour - Lucy
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine and detailed watercolour portrait in the realist style, entitled 'Lucy, Early Period' from an inscription to the reverse. The artist has chosen to depict the sitter in profi...
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Folio from Communion of Saints, Reading from the Book of St. Matthew.
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Readings from the "Communion of Saints": folio from an Italian Missal Pigment on vellum Mid 17th century Provenance: Otto F. Ege (1888-1951) Phillip Duechnes Bookseller, New York, c. 1948 References And Exhibitions: Otto F. Ege Box Folio 27 Ege describes these folios as: Epistolary (Epistolarium), Italy, Middle 15th century Latin Text: Rotunda or Round Gothic Script, square rhetorical neumes Sister folio are in the following rare book libraries: Case Western Reserve University Cincinnati Public Library Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland Public Library Denison University Kent State University Kenyon College...
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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Vellum

Late 19th Century Watercolour - The Old City Walls
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Signed illegibly. On paper.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Cecile Hertz-Eyrolles (1875-1974) - Framed Pastel, A Coastal Hamlet
Located in Corsham, GB
Cecile Hertz-Eyrolles (1875-1974), Pastel on paper. Presented in a glazed gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. Studio stamp verso.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

French Neo classical school, Allegory of Time, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Neo classical school, France, end of the 18th Century Allegory of Time, Pen and black ink on paper, gray ink wash 30.5 x 19 cm irregularly shaped In g...
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1790s Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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India Ink

1893 Watercolour - Low Tide, Venice
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour depicting boats at low tide off the shore in Venice, Italy. Signed with a monogram, dated and titled. Presented in a gilt frame and gold mount. On paper.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Dog portrait Memorial Drawing
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Lovely Dog memorial drawing signed Sheridan "Scarab", 1998. Color pencil on sheet of yellow paper, 8.5 x 11 inches. Signed, titles and dated upper right. Unframed.
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1990s Outsider Art Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Color Pencil

Untitled Art Nouveau Rondelle
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unknown Artist, France, late 19th century Anonymous c. 1900 Rondelle on antique laid paper Ink, Watercolor and or Gouache Unsigned An Art Nouveau preliminary design for a decorative ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Pigment

'Views of Madagascar', French School
Located in London, GB
'Views of Madagascar', gouache on paper, French School (circa 1960s). The artist depicts two views of Madagascar in a charming and naive style. The first, a farm and its fields with a significant verdant elevation in the background. The second, a villager sitting in front of his home watching...
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1960s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

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